MaShonda R.

Smith
Curriculum Vitae
630 SE Taylor Street
Pullman, WA 99163
(202) 374-1484
mashonda.smith@email.wsu.edu
EDUCATION:

Ph.D., Prevention Science, Washington State University, 2016

Research Focus: Evidence-based program development and evaluation to address and prevent the
School-to-Prison Pipeline Phenomenon

M.S., Community Clinical Counseling, Johns Hopkins University, 2011

Concentration: Child & Adolescent Development and Counseling

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A), American University, 2002

Concentration: Development Management

B.S., Environmental Science and Policy, University of South Florida, 1999

Concentration: Environmental Policy
RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE:

Research Assistant/ Co-Principle Investigator, Summer 2014

Washington State University and Extension Program, Pullman, WA

4-H Food Smart Families Program Evaluation Activities

Research Assistant/ Co-Principle Investigator, Fall 2013 Summer 2014

Washington State University and Extension Program, Pullman, WA
Youth Advocates for Health! (YA4-H!) Program Evaluation Activities
Research Assistant/Co-Author, Fall 2013 Spring 2014
Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Co-Author of study entitled, Gender Expression and Eating Disorder in Adolescents

Experience and knowledge of SPSS statistical programs.

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE:

Co-Instructor, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Teaching & Learning 330: Diversity in Schools and Society

Teaching Assistant, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

HD 205: Effective Communication and Life Skills
Program Instructor, Envizion Training Company, Inc., Washington, DC
Development and implementation of adolescent life skills and enrichment curriculum. Provided
developmentally-focused therapeutic trainings to various youth-focused organizations, city-wide.
Provide training to staff and speakers involved in youth training and interactions.

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PRESENTATIONS:

2014 WSU Academic (Research) Showcase

Presentation of Youth Advocates for Health (YA4-H!) preliminary findings
2014 Society for Research on Adolescence
Co-Presenter on Body Image Among Transgender Youth
Conduct presentations/training for organizations, government
officials/agencies, courses, work groups, etc.
PUBLICATIONS/
REPORTS:

Co-Author, Journal of Extension, pending

Program Evaluation of the Youth Advocates for Health (YA4-H!) pilot study

Co-Author, International Journal of Eating Disorders, pending

Eating Disorders Among Transgender Youth
Author, Impact Report, 06/2014
Youth Advocates for Health (YA4-H! pilot study)
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCES:

Career Counselor (GA, LPC, NCC), Academic Success and Career Center
Pullman, WA 08/ 2014- Present

Counselor (LPC, NCC), Paradise Creek Counseling Services

Moscow, ID 10/2013 - Present

Counselor (LPC), Weeks and Vietri Counseling Services

Moscow, ID, 11/2012 08/2013

Counselor, Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center

Baltimore, MD, 08/2010 07/2012
Assisted with youth individual and group therapy, diagnosis, treatment plan
development and implementation, conducted family and youth services officials.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Envizion Training Company, Inc.

Washington, DC, 11/2003 09/2010

Youth Enrichment Curriculum Developer, Envizion Training Company, Inc. Washington,

DC, 01/2006 09/2010

Certified Life Coach/Trainer, Envizion Training Company, Inc.

Washington, DC, 09/2007 09/2010
Summer Youth Program Director, Envizion Training Company, Inc.
Washington, DC, 05/2007 09/2007
OTHER
PROFESSIONAL

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EXPERIENCE:

Contracting Officer, Contracts & Purchasing Center, Federal Communications

Commission, Washington, DC, 01/2006 07/2012
Management Analyst/Program Analyst/Contract Specialist,
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Washington, DC, 10/04 12/06

CERTIFICATIONS/
LICENSURE:
Licensed Professional Counselor (Idaho), 09/2012 - Present

National Certified Counselor, 09/2012 - Present

Certified International Coach Federation (ICF) Success Coach, 09/2007 Present
Certified Associate Project Manager, 06/10 - Present
QUALIFICATIONS
AND SKILLS:
Federal Government Emerging Leader Program Graduate, 06/2006

Experienced user of a variety of computer software (spreadsheet, database, word

processing, network applications, statistical applications)